This paper estimates β convergence across the 88 Finnish small-scale subregions from 1934 to 1993 using taxable per capita income as an indicator of income level. The results resemble those obtained in other studies for larger areas: regional β convergence in Finland has been about 2% per year...

The returns to scale in the matching function play an important role in models with endogenous search effort. Due to positive externalities, increasing returns to scale in matching can support high or low activity equilibrium in the labour market. In this study, we examine this issue using panel...